Interior Designer Lead
Resume:
PROFILE
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
EXTRA-CURRICULA EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATES & IDENTIFICATION
CONTACT
HOBBIES
LUCINDA M. MARQUES
BFA. Interior Designer
PROFILE
Dedicated and experienced Interior Designer with a passion for delivering superior design services to clients. Adept in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing layouts that meet the every need and desire of the client. Adept in handling all aspects of planning and design from conception to completion.
CONTACT
PHONE:
Online Portfolio
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-00Ok6N74-XKNmuVwo8JnaPLSRlW6kA0?usp=sharing
EMAIL:
***************@*****.***
HOBBIES
Swimming
Quad biking
Reading & film
Travel & adventure
REFERENCES
Stefan Gunther,
Director at Writing on the Wall,
Cell: +27-084-***-****,
Email: ****@****************.**.**
Dawn C,
Designer at Writing on the Wall,
Cell: +27-060-***-****
Email: *****@****************.**.**
Amanda Moodley,
Manager at Easy Life Kitchens,
Cell: +27-079-***-****
EDUCATION
New York Institute of Technology
2011 – 2015
BFA Interior Design
Grade Point Average(GPA) 2.75/4
Senior Thesis Grade: A-
Senior Project Grade A-
(graduating with 2nd highest grade in class)
GED
2009 - 2010
Score: 2840
The Cambridge High School
2004 - 2009
IGCSE Level
Courses taken:
Geography
Information & Communication Technology
Biology
First Language English
Mathematics
Physics
Achievements:
Sports Vice Captain 2007-2008
Sports Captain 2008-2009
Prefect 2009
WORK EXPERIENCE
Admin – Odinfin Group
September 2019 – Present
Data Capturing for Life insurance company working with Hollard.
Client Services, office Administration, Assisting Field agents with client information. Team leader, Quality checking and team building duties in addition to other miscellaneous duties on a daily basis.
Designing of marketing material and promoting, Organizing of stock for field agents.
Freelance Interior Designer/Assistant – Smart Designs & Hollard in addition to a number of private clients
August 2019- Present
Providing Consultation for/with to offer design plans and suggestions.
Assisting Junior Designers with Concepts, planning, supplies, quotes and much more.
Ensuring that Client and Firms are taken care of, satisfied and returning for further business.
Building plan approval drawings.
Building plans for proposed structures in Social Development Areas.
MultiChoice Africa, new designs, logos, advertising and more for across Africa.
Writing on the Wall - Lead Designer/Draughts person/FF&E, Randburg
January 2019–August 2019
Provided Consultation for clients and conducted research before offering design plans and suggestions.
Formulated design plans that were practical and aesthetically pleasing, while keeping corporate guidelines in mind.
Made sure all plans were conducive to the needs and desires of the client.
Managed client deadlines and installations for events.
Researched unique pieces and tried to achieve the “wow factor” in each project, with new and interesting materials.
Managed three production teams, including Laser Department, UV department, and Woodshop.
Selected in store products and planned visual displays in line with current trends.
Rotated and replaced furniture, lighting fixtures, and window displays in store
Assisted customers with design choices and room layout ideas.
Increased productivity as well as increased incoming work by establishing a system in which work flow and team work would be more efficient, time sparing and allowed for less miscommunication.
Project completed: (in addition to many more, please see portfolio)
Paco Rabanne build in Sandton City
YSL events countrywide
L’Oreal Events countrywide
Paco Rabanne Build Cape Town
Estee Lauder Office Reception and events countrywide.
Smart Designs & Turnkey Projects PTY Ltd – Lead Interior Designer/Architect, Benoni
August 2016 – December 2018
Handled all aspects of planning and design from conception to completion.
Provided consultation for clients and conducted research before offering design plans and suggestions.
Formulated design plans that were practical and aesthetically pleasing, for corporate, retail and residential spaces.
Made sure all plans were conducive to the needs and desire of the client.
Managed client deadlines and installation dates.
Researched unique pieces and tried to achieve the “wow factor” in each project, with original, self-designed furniture pieces.
Assisted clients with design choices and room layout ideas using CAD designs and walk-throughs.
Designed functional design layouts for kitchens, bathrooms, employee spaces, employer spaces as well as client spaces.
Managed suppliers, built reliable relationships with them.
Managed quotations and costings for clients, from large scale clients to small scale clients.
Developed database of clients for firm, increased marketing aspects in web designs as well as advertising to increase awareness as well as gain more prospective clients.
Initiated workflow systems and improved productivity by hiring competent and respectful employees to assist me as well as directors in achieving more in shorter timeframes.
Set up standards for the firm in both clerical/admin work as well as advertising and marketing.
Introduced 3D renderings using Enscape & Revit, as well as rendered walk-through videos for clients to experience the space before it is. This attracted numerous clients and set the firm on step above the rest in the area.
Projects completed: (in addition to many more, please see portfolio)
MultiChoice Africa & Middle East Offices, Head Quarters as well as Outlets
Skechers retail stores countrywide
Barloworld Transport office design, Isando
Imperial Logistics office design and maintenance, Alberton
Naidoo House, Benoni
Mc Gintys Irish Pub, Benoni
New York Institute of Technology – Interior Design Assistant Professor, Abu Dhabi
September 2015 – May 2016
Served as a helpful and enthusiastic assistant professor to the lead professor.
Held one-on-one sessions with students and assisted them in getting to a creative, unique yet functional design concept for projects.
Handled correspondence between students and professors, grading and submitting of projects.
Lecturing of technical and computerized courses such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Photoshop.
Critiquing and grading of final projects with professors and international visitors.
EXTRA-CURRICULA EXPERIENCE
Easy Life Kitchens – freelancer, part time
January 2018 – May 2019
Meeting clients for site analyses and measurements.
Creating unique, exceptional kitchen designs for clients based on their needs and tastes.
Providing 3D visualizations for client understanding approvals.
Handing over finalized designs and costings to colleagues for completion.
Freelance Interior Designer
January 2019 – Present
SKILLS
QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATES & IDENTIFICATION
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